I walk out of my garage, spinning my keys between my fingers, ready to go inside when I see somebody standing on Buxbaum'a porch. It's the new girl. I stop and look straight at the lady I've seen around school. I had no idea she was Liz's friend.

"Hey!"

I wave, interested in getting to know the new girl. I flash a small smile.

"Please tell me you're supposed to be on Liz's porch and definitely not a stalker!"

I call out in a joking manner. I put one of my hands in my jean front pocket.